Rob Wittman
Virginia's 1st District
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- RT @HASCRepublicans: Amendment debate for #13NDAA has started
- Today the House debates amendments to the defense authorization bill #13NDAA watch live: http://t.co/fxewlMtR
- We'll be updating here as floor debate continues on #13NDAA - it is critical we address issues at Arlington Nat'l Cemetery #va01
- Thanks folks - talk to you again soon. same time, same station. #va01
- The Nat'l Defense Authorization Act will be on the floor this week for debate. This bill directs the efforts of our military - any thoughts?
- I attended a moving event in Williamsburg this wkend where we honored unclaimed remains of 18 veterans who were later interred at Quantico
- RT @Parlay1992: @RobWittman Keep DOD strong. This comes first in keeping our life style. Other agencies will fall if we have serious att ...
- @Parlay1992 I agree -a strong nat'l defense is our most important Constitutional responsibility #va01
- @tregp Trey I can't speak for the Congress as a whole, only for myself. He stated his personal opinion and my personal opinion is different
- RT @tregp: @RobWittman How does Congress as a whole feel about Obama's support of gay marriage? #va01
- RT @walkforwarriors: @RobWittman Strengthen the G.I Bill to reach 100% tuition for wherever a vet can get in. Improve long term care cap ...
- @walkforwarriors We are looking at ways to continue to strengthen the support system for our vets, including their long-term care needs
- @VA4Mitt This is my official account to discuss policy issues and we cannot talk politics here - but thanks for the question! #va01
- @dbroncos78087 The regulations we have now must be enforced in order to prevent the instances of irresponsible financial practices
- RT @VA4Mitt: @RobWittman How much better will Mitt Romney be for #va01?
- @TeamAcors Thanks for the RT!
- RT @matty79: @RobWittman how will you vote on the smith/amash amendment to NDAA?
- @matty79 There will be a number of amendments on detainee policy in the NDAA debate and I will review all of them in determining my vote
- @ThisJerseyGirl1 Our conversation w/ the American people has to be about jobs + the economy, because that's what they want us talking about
- Hello folks - here now to take your questions and comments before the House votes at 6:30 pm - what's on your mind? #va01
- Rob will be here shortly to answer questions in #TwitterTues - send along your questions #va01 #rva #nnk #fxbg #hrva
- Live in VA's 1st District + have a question for Rob? He'll be here to take ?s this evening in live #TwitterTues Q&A #nnk #hrva #rva #fxbg
- RT @RepScottRigell: @robwittman says: #Constitution says Congress's top job is protecting America. Q
- TUNE-IN: I'll be on CNN just after 7 p.m. talking about our nation's defense and the federal budget.
- Rob will take questions in his weekly Facebook Q&A today - add your thoughts on his page: https://t.co/y8TJHs6V #va01 #rva #hrva #nnk #fxbg
- Pleased the Armed Services Committee passed my amendment preventing BRAC rounds http://t.co/62U5Oevy #13ndaa
- House panel makes clear it won't allow Pentagon base closures via @thehill http://t.co/wCrQ3Scs
- RT @HASCRepublicans: Committee now in recess for votes on floor. Will resume shortly after. #13NDAA
- RT @LeoShane: Amendment opposing using FY13 funds to “propose, plan for or execute an additional BRAC round” passes 44-18. #13NDAA
- RT @HASCRepublicans: Wittman Amendment to be a roll call vote
- RT @RepJoeCourtney: Just spoke in favor of bipartisan amendment by my friend @robwittman to make clear that #13NDAA contains no new BRAC.
- RT @HASCRepublicans: Still debating Wittman amendment #65, #13NDAA
- TUNE-IN: Rob now offering an amendment on BRAC #13ndaa http://t.co/9T6WtPKR
- Follow the House Armed Services Committee proceedings today beginning at 10 a.m. at http://t.co/mSzXp2L4 #defense #13ndaa
- Thanks again folks, look forward to your tweets, keep them coming. #va01
- @LaFrenchChic I believe it is most important to assure job creation so students can utilize their education in a good-paying job #va01
- @LaFrenchChic , + now must work to create an environment for the economy to grow good jobs for our graduating students #va01
- @LaFrenchChic We addressed student loan issue via a bill to prevent rates from doubling #va01
- @rgrierx For internship information, contact my office for information at 202-225-4261 and ask for Colin #va01
- RT @LaFrenchChic: @RobWittman Can we start programs in VA that allow students 2 pay back loans?ex-teachers and drs work in VA for 5 yrs ...
- RT @rgrierx: My last Q of the afternoon @RobWittman : I am a college student looking for a summer job/internship in your district. Do yo ...
- @timothy_watson I will always support the men + women who serve this nation. Must ensure F-22s are safe + a valuable asset to nat'l security
- RT @timothy_watson: @RobWittman Will you publicly support United States Air Force pilots that have expressed concerns about the oxygen s ...
- @timothy_watson Our nation's commitment 2 our all-volunteer force must b 2 assure they have overwhelming superiority in any battle they face
- @timothy_watson I continue to fight to assure we provide the necessary equipment for our men and women serving in harm's way #va01
- @rgrierx We need to place decision-making on ed. back to the state + local gov'ts to get away from the top-down approach currently used
- RT @timothy_watson: @RobWittman When will you stop forcing the military to buy equipment that they don't want or need (in addition to ba ...
- RT @rgrierx: @RobWittman Good to know, but how about long term - what can we do as a nation to improve our education system (at all leve ...
- @BlueDuPage The House has passed a # of bills focused on recovery for our economy and encouraging job growth that now sit idle in the Senate
- @BlueDuPage I will continue to work every day to advocate for common-sense efforts to encourage job growth and grow our economy #va01
- RT @BlueDuPage: @RobWittman Will you start work on the President's to-do list for Congress today? http://t.co/2YBmcQde #VA01 #4jobs
- @rgrierx I do not believe student loan rates should double overnight, and voted to prevent such an increase from happening. #va01
- RT @rgrierx: #twittertues @RobWittman Do you support the president's efforts to keep college student loan rates low? #va01
- What do you think about current efforts to stave off sequestration, i.e. the additional $500 billion in defense cuts? #va01
- Live in VA and have a question for Rob? He'll be here soon for #TwitterTues, his weekly Q&A on the issues. What are your top concerns? #va01
- Live in VA's 1st District + have a question for Rob? He'll be here to take questions live this afternoon #nnk #hrva #rva #fxbg
- RT @boblatta: .@robwittman, fellow @GOPNMC supporting #mealsonmeals http://t.co/mh5mhrTm
- @ACIBC Thanks for the #FF!
- RT @NatResources: Natural Resources GOP #FF @DocHastings @repdonyoung @replouiegohmert @RobWittman @RepPaulBrounMD @RepFleming @RepMikeC ...
- It is a great day for VA and for our nation to have the world’s best shipbuilder and now to have the world’s greatest apprentice school.
- Great to attend the groundbreaking of new Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding today. http://t.co/AZqyTqaZ
- RT @NatResources: MT @THOMASdotgov: Live: House Natural Resources http://t.co/BpVJrEd7 #HR4094 Preserving Access to #CapeHatteras #THOMA ...
- Thanks/welcome to new VA followers @joejessee485 @DoreenPhillips @NancyWest5 @JeffBurtonfan95 @CTGVAIT #va01 #nnk #fxbg #rva #hrva
- RT @RepGoodlatte: #FF @RobWittman @RepScottRigell @Randy_Forbes @RepRobertHurt @RepMGriffith @GOPLeader @RepWOLFPress #VA #GOP
- Student loan rates should not double overnight - a responsible solution must be found to keep rates from doubling.
- RT @alznorfolk: Second stop on the Hill: Representative @RobWittman .. #ENDALZ #ALZFORUM http://t.co/cWNLRt26
- Catch-limit bill discussed at American Boating Congress http://t.co/g7HqtD4Z #conservation
- Looking forward to being with some of our nation's heroes this Sat morning - join us! http://t.co/sMnV9roD #williamsburg #veterans
- RT @evaposner: Just talked to my congressman @RobWittman via Twitter. Way better than those automated response emails. I love #socialmed ...
- Thanks folks - hope to hear from you again soon. Thanks for participating!
- @AmandaFagan__ no
- @evaposner I spoke specifically to Gen. Odierno about making sure that victims are protected
- @evaposner I met with Army Chief Odierno about their efforts in preventing sexual assaults. They are on the rt path but need to do more
- RT @evaposner: @RobWittman Also, what can be done to curb the trend of sexual assaults in the military? Can Congress keep victims from b ...
- @evaposner The latest is VA will increase mental health staff nationwide http://t.co/EumH8PpC
- @evaposner I agree, we do owe them. I have visited VA and DoD facilities emphasizing their mental health programs for active duty and vets
- RT @evaposner: @RobWittman What can be done to help our vets with mental illness/suicide rates? We owe them, #rva #Va01
- @HIIndustries Just saw it, great capsuled piece on the unique aspects and costs of the new Ford class carrier. Thanks!
- RT @HIIndustries: @RobWittman Congressman, have you see our infographic on the new Ford-Class carrier being built in here your district? ...
- @matty79 It is a balanced approach protecting your privacy but also aiding in national security.
- RT @matty79: @RobWittman What is your stance on CISPA?
- RT @bonostph: @RobWittman hey one question i have is how are things being handled to help get aid to ppl who r actually disabled?
- @bonostph Please contact our office and we can help you navigate for your particular situation at 202-225-4261
- Folks, I'm here now to take your questions on the issues and will take as many questions as I can get to #va01
- Rob will be here soon to take your questions live in a Twitter Q&A - send along your questions/comments! #nnk #rva #hrva #rva
- @bokaj99 Yes, call the office at 202-225-4261
- Live in VA's 1st District + have a question for Rob? He'll be here to take questions live this afternoon #nnk #fxbg #rva #hrva
- RT @KJMushung: Rep. Rob Wittman at Stafford Baseball League opening ceremony http://t.co/9deT3p2v
- Today Rob will be on Facebook taking questions in a live Q&A - visit his page to leave a comment/question! https://t.co/y8TJHs6V
- Shipbuilding hearing underway http://t.co/bQhy22L6 The Navy’s 30 Year Shipbuilding Plan—Assumptions + Associated Risks to National Security
- Thanks folks for your engagement - gotta run to vote. Same station next week. Keep your tweets coming!
- @tregp Thanks, enjoyed the evening. A very lively event. Stay involved, make sure you communicate with folks on political debates before us
- @edjbox Sounds like the Gov + the CTB today addressed that by delaying tolls for a year. It is up to the General Assembly for the future
- @LoriMinnickFred Fossil fuels are the bridge to the next generation of energy. We need to be working on both fossil fuels and alt/renewable
- RT @LoriMinnickFred: @RobWittman The US should NOT expand oil drilling activity. We should be pursuing alternatives, including mass tran ...
- @drbillups I agree. $4 billion in revenue from this gets our deficit down from $1.3 trillion to $1.26 trillion. Comprehensive reform needed
- @patriotmom61 Can you send along more information? Please contact our office to do so. Thanks!
- RT @drbillups: @KrauseRobert @RobWittman The Buffet Rule is a diversion from the heavy lifting that needs to be done in congress.
- @tregp I voted in favor of the Ryan budget
- @tregp You can have a voice in our system by voting and encouraging family/friends to do the same!
